Krzyzewski breaks down loss to UNC as Blue Devils fall short in second straight game

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Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski talks about the pride and love he has for his team following the Blue Devils' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. Photo by Chuck LIddy, NCAA Videocliddy@newsobserver.com

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski talks about the pride and love he has for his team following the Blue Devils' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. Photo by Chuck LIddy, NCAA Videocliddy@newsobserver.com

Three Duke starters faced foul trouble early and its leading scorer sat on the bench with four while South Carolina captured a 49-48 lead with 12:03 left, a lead that would end up sticking.

Kennard fouled P.J. Dozier for his fourth and put him at the line to complete the three-point play.

Duke was in control until losing a 10-point lead in three minutes to start the second half.

With 7:25 left, South Carolina had taken 20 more shots than Duke. It had only missed six shots at that point in the second half. The Gamecocks were hot from all facets, including from behind the arc. They’d made just three in the first half, with 14 misses of their 28 total misses were from deep.

Thronwell hit two big 3s in the opening minutes of the second half to drive South Carolina to an offensive frenzy.

Chris Silva was a key part of it.

He finished with 17 points after having four in the first half. of his points in the second half.

Four players, including Duke guards Matt Jones and Luke Kennard, fouled out of the game. Kennard’s fifth came at a critical time, gifting Rakym Felder a trip the line with 1:38 to go; he made one.

Junior guard Grayson Allen led Duke with 20 points, and freshman Jayson Tatum added 15 in what may be his final game in a Duke uniform.